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1
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How should pressurized gas cylinder be stored?

A

Secure to a wall.

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2
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In reference to change station or laminar flow cabinets, the abbreviation “HEPA”, as in HEPA filter, refers to:

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High efficiency particulate air

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3
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Chemical fume hoods do not protect:

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Animals from exposure to pathogens in the air.

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4
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What is the advantage of using an autoclave over other sterilization methods?

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It is fast, reliable and relatively inexpensive.

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5
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Which biosafety cabinets are known as “glove boxes”?

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Class III

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6
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What room ventilation rate is recommended by the Guide?

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10-15 exchanges per hour

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7
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The Guide recommends how many changes of fresh air per hour?

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10-15

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8
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What is water hardness?

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The amount of calcium and magnesium ions present in water.

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9
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Which factor has the greatest effect on the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water?

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Temperature

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10
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Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the microenvironment?

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High concentration levels of carbon dioxide and ammonia can be present in the cages.

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11
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How far from the wall should feed be stored?

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More than 6 inches.

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12
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Microorganisms that cause disease are called:

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Pathogens

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13
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Which statement is TRUE?

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Special handling and decontamination of hazardous waste is more expensive and requires more labor.

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14
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Animal carcasses from healthy animals are considered hazardous waste.

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False.

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15
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Where in the body are the fat-soluble vitamins stored?

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Liver

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16
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Which statement about feed restriction is FALSE?

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Feed restriction should be used to punish bad behavior or failure to accept training.

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17
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The process of breaking down feed into basic biochemical compounds is known as:

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digestion

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18
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Which statement is TRUE about defined flora animals?

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They are given several varieties of harmless bacteria.

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19
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What should a technician do to verify and begin processing the contents of a new shipment of animals?

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*Report Container damage to the supervisor and transportation company.
*assess and document the cleanliness of the transporting vehicle.
*Compare the original animal order with the shipping label information.

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20
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How long is the usual period of time for acclimation and conditioning?

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72 Hours

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21
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What type of air pressure is maintained in a quarantine room?

A

Negative

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22
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What is a sign of heat stress in a rodent?

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Excessive salivation

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23
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Which species of laboratory animal does not have specific identification requirements based on their USDA number?

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Horses

24
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What type of medication is commonly given by epidural injection?

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Analgesics

25
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Ringworm is caused by which type of microorganism?

A

Fungi

26
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What are isolation room s used for?

A

Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens.

27
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Which of the following is a TYPICAL schedule for TB testing in NHPs?

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A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter.

28
Q

Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:

A

The same diseases that pets are vaccinated against.

29
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What are isolation rooms used for?

A

Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens.

30
Q

What method of animal identification do most institutions use for animals arriving at a facility?

A

Cage Cards

31
Q

Acepromazine, diazepam and xylazine are examples of what type of drug?

A

Tranquilizer

32
Q

Inhalant anesthetics are generally not used for euthanasia of which species because they can hold their breath for long periods of time?

A

Amphibians and reptiles.

33
Q

Cervical dislocation is acceptable only for rats weighing less than:

A

200g

34
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The removal of waste anesthetic gases from an anesthesia chamber or from an anesthesia system with activated charcoal cylinders is called:

A

Passive scavenging.

35
Q

The anesthetic concentration and exposure time required for euthanasia will be specified in which document?

A

The institutional SOPs

36
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Why should a low pressure regulator be used when introducing CO2 gas into a euthanasia chamber?

A

So the animals are not distressed by the effects of high CO2 concentrations.

37
Q

Which term means “closer to the tail”?

A

Caudal

38
Q

When referring to units of measurement, the prefix ‘micro’ means what?

A

On millionth

39
Q

Hemoglobin, a component of blood contains what common element?

A

Iron

40
Q

A liquid added o a substance to reduce its concentration is called a what?

A

Diluent

41
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what does the root “gastro” refer to?

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Stomach

42
Q

How many meters are in a kilometer?

A

1,000

43
Q

Looking at the prefix, an enterocyte would be a cell from what part of the body?

A

Intestine

44
Q

What is the basis of the metric system?

A

10

45
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In the Celsius scale, what is the boiling point of water?

A

100 degrees

46
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What is the formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?

A

5/9(°F-32)=°C

47
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What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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(9/5x°C)+32=°F

48
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A 1:3 dilution means that the volume of the substance you are diluting will be ___the final volume.

A

One-third

49
Q

What is an example of applied research?

A

Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox.

50
Q

Which disease does not have a spontaneous animal model?

A

Tuberculosis

51
Q

What is NOT a disease that may be induced in a laboratory animal by genetic manipulation?

A

Malaria

52
Q

Giving an animal an injection of synthetic hormone, compared with a natural hormone, is an example of what kind of scientific research?

A

New drug study

53
Q

According to the experimental plan, the experimental group will receive 2 injections of test substance A dissolved in saline, one week apart. What will the control group receive?

A

2 injections of saline, one week apart.

54
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What breeding method produces animals with minimal genetic variation?

A

Inbreeding

55
Q

Lighting systems for rodent rooms should be set up to provide daylight for how long each day?

A

12-14 hours

56
Q

Which species is not bred using a harem mating system?

A

Rabbits

57
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